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Agree Realty Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

July 25, 2016 4:01 PM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. All per share amounts included herein are on a diluted per common share basis unless otherwise stated.

Second Quarter 2016 Financial and Operating Highlights:

  • Raised approximately $110.1 million in net proceeds from the issuance of 2.9 million common shares
  • Increased Net Income attributable to the Company 3.9% to $10.7 million
  • Increased Funds from Operations ("FFO) 23.8% to $13.8 million
  • Increased Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") 24.3% to $13.7 million
  • Increased rental revenue 23.6% to $19.9 million
  • Invested $153.5 million in 36 retail net lease properties
  • Announced three new developments or Partner Capital Solutions ("PCS") projects
  • Declared a dividend of $0.48 per share, an increase of 3.2% over the dividend per share declared in the second quarter of 2015

Financial Results

Total Rental Revenue

Total rental revenue, which includes minimum rents and percentage rents, for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased 23.6% to $19.9 million, compared to total rental revenue of $16.1 million for the comparable period in 2015.

Total rental revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 25.8% to $38.6 million, compared to total rental revenue of $30.7 million for the comparable period in 2015.

Net Income

Net income attributable to the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased 3.9% to $10.7 million, compared to $10.3 million for the comparable period in 2015. Net income per share attributable to the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 17.4% to $0.48, compared to $0.58 per share for the comparable period in 2015.

Net income attributable to the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 9.0% to $18.1 million, compared to $16.6 million for the comparable period in 2015. Net income per share attributable to the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 10.8% to $0.85, compared to $0.95 per share for the comparable period in 2015.

Funds from Operations

FFO for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased 23.8% to $13.8 million, compared to FFO of $11.1 million for the comparable period in 2015. FFO per share for the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 1.8% to $0.61, compared to FFO per share of $0.62 for the comparable period in 2015.

FFO for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 25.4% to $26.4 million, compared to FFO of $21.1 million for the comparable period in 2015. FFO per share for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 3.0% to $1.22, compared to FFO per share of $1.18 for the comparable period in 2015.

Adjusted Funds from Operations

AFFO for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased 24.3% to $13.7 million, compared to AFFO of $11.0 million for the comparable period in 2015. AFFO per share for the three months ended June 30, 2016 decreased 1.4% to $0.61, compared to AFFO per share of $0.62 for the comparable period in 2015.

AFFO for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 25.4% to $26.5 million, compared to AFFO of $21.1 million for the comparable period in 2015. AFFO per share for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 3.0% to $1.22, compared to AFFO per share of $1.18 for the comparable period in 2015.

Dividend

The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.48 per share on July 15, 2016 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2016, a 3.2% increase over the $0.465 quarterly dividend declared in the second quarter of 2015. The quarterly dividend represents payout ratios of approximately 78.9% of FFO per share and 79.1% of AFFO per share, respectively.

CEO Comments

"We're extremely pleased with our performance during the quarter as we continue to strategically execute all phases of our business," said Joey Agree, President and Chief Executive Officer of Agree Realty Corporation. "Throughout the quarter we invested in 36 high-quality retail net lease properties across our three external growth platforms. These investments were concentrated among industry-leaders in e-commerce resistant sectors. As we shift our focus to the second half of 2016, both our investment pipeline as well as our balance sheet are well-positioned to continue to execute our operating strategy and create value for our shareholders."

Portfolio Update

As of June 30, 2016, the Company's portfolio consisted of 326 properties located in 42 states and totaling 6.3 million square feet of gross leasable space. Properties ground leased to tenants accounted for 7.8% of annualized base rent.

The portfolio was approximately 99.6% leased, had a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately 11.0 years, and generated approximately 46.1% of annualized base rents from investment grade tenants.

The table below provides a summary of the Company's portfolio as of June 30, 2016:

Property Type

Number ofProperties

AnnualizedBase Rent (1)

Percent of Annualized Base Rent

PercentInvestmentGrade (2)

Weighted AverageLease Term

Retail Net Lease

294

$77,801

90.2%

42.8%

10.9 yrs

Retail Net Lease Ground Leases

29

6,691

7.8%

88.5%

13.2 yrs

Total Retail Net Lease

323

84,493

98.0%

46.4%

11.1 yrs

Total Portfolio

326

$86,243

100.0%

46.1%

11.0 yrs

Annualized base rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.(1) Represents annualized straight-line rent as of June 30, 2016.(2) Reflects tenants, or parent entities thereof, with investment grade credit ratings from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch and/or NAIC.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Total acquisition volume for the second quarter of 2016 was approximately $151.5 million and included 34 assets net leased to a number of notable retailers operating in the discount apparel, home improvement, grocery, crafts and novelties, farm and rural supply, specialty retail, quick service restaurant, discount and auto service sectors. The properties are located in 15 states and leased to 23 distinct tenants operating across 15 retail sectors. These properties were acquired at a weighted-average cap rate of 7.8% and with a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately 11.6 years.

During the quarter, the Company sold its Walgreens in Port St. John, Florida for approximately $7.3 million, or a 5.5% cap rate on in-place net operating income.

Development and Partner Capital Solutions

In the second quarter of 2016, the Company, through its PCS program, completed its previously announced Burger King in Farr West Utah. This project is part of the Company's previously announced partnership with Meridian Restaurants and has a total project cost of approximately $1.6 million.

Also within the quarter, the Company finalized its newly announced Family Fare Quick Stop in Marshall, Michigan. This project has a total project cost of approximately $0.4 million and is subject to a new 10-year ground lease.

The Company continues to execute on a number of active development and Partner Capital Solutions projects on behalf of industry-leading retail tenants, including the following completed or commenced projects:

Tenant

Location

Lease Structure

Lease Term

Actual or Anticipated Rent Commencement

Status

Hobby Lobby

Springfield, OH

Build-to-Suit

15 Years

Q1 2016

Completed

Burger King(1)

Farr West, UT

Build-to-Suit

20 Years

Q2 2016

Completed

Family Fare Quick Stop

Marshall, MI

Ground Lease

10 Years

Q2 2016

Completed

Burger King(1)

Devils Lake, ND

Build-to-Suit

20 Years

Q3 2016

Under Construction

Wawa

Orlando, FL

Ground Lease

20 Years

Q3 2016

Under Construction

Chick-fil-A

Frankfort, KY

Ground Lease

20 Years

Q3 2016

Under Construction

Starbucks

North Lakeland, FL

Build-to-Suit

10 Years

Q1 2017

Under Construction

Texas Roadhouse

Mount Pleasant, MI

Ground Lease

15 Years

Q2 2017

Under Construction

Camping World

Tyler, TX

Build-to-Suit

20 Years

Q2 2017

Under Construction

(1) Franchise restaurants operated by Meridian Restaurants Unlimited, LC.

Leasing

During the second quarter of 2016 the Company executed new leases, extensions or options on over 20,000 square feet of gross leasable area throughout the existing portfolio. The Company has no remaining lease maturities in 2016.

Top Tenants

The following table presents annualized base rents for all tenants that represent 1.5% or greater of the Company's total annualized base rent as of June 30, 2016:

Tenant

Annualized Base Rent (1)

Percent of Annualized Base Rent

Walgreens

$12,161

14.1%

Wal-Mart

4,224

4.9%

Lowe's

3,099

3.6%

Mister Car Wash

2,580

3.0%

Smart & Final

2,518

2.9%

Wawa

2,465

2.9%

CVS

2,463

2.9%

Academy Sports

1,982

2.3%

Rite Aid

1,886

2.2%

Dollar General

1,795

2.1%

Tractor Supply

1,791

2.1%

Hobby Lobby

1,786

2.1%

24 Hour Fitness

1,759

2.0%

BJ's Wholesale

1,709

2.0%

LA Fitness

1,694

2.0%

Taco Bell(2)

1,537

1.8%

Dollar Tree

1,427

1.7%

Burger King(3)

1,376

1.6%

Other(4)

37,991

43.8%

Total Top Tenants

$86,243

100.0%

Annualized base rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.(1) Represents annualized straight-line rent as of June 30, 2016.(2) Franchise restaurants operated by Charter Foods North, LLC. (3) Franchise restaurants operated by Meridian Restaurants Unlimited, LC.(4) Includes tenants generating less than 1.5% of annualized base rent.

Retail Sectors

The following table presents annualized base rents for the Company's top retail sectors that represent 2.5% or greater of the Company's total annualized base rent as of June 30, 2016:

Sector

Annualized Base Rent (1)

Percent of Annualized Base Rent

Pharmacy

$16,510

19.1%

Restaurants - Quick Service

5,887

6.8%

Grocery Stores

5,851

6.8%

Auto Service

4,711

5.5%

Discount Apparel

4,706

5.5%

Specialty Retail

4,000

4.6%

General Merchandise

3,956

4.6%

Warehouse Clubs

3,749

4.3%

Home Improvement

3,720

4.3%

Health & Fitness

3,562

4.1%

Sporting Goods

3,149

3.7%

Crafts and Novelties

2,865

3.3%

Convenience Stores

2,630

3.0%

Restaurants - Casual Dining

2,388

2.8%

Farm and Rural Supply

2,324

2.7%

Dollar Stores

2,280

2.6%

Auto Parts

2,257

2.6%

Other(2)

11,698

13.7%

Total Portfolio

$86,243

100.0%

Annualized base rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.(1) Represents annualized straight-line rent as of June 30, 2016.(2) Includes sectors generating less than 2.5% of annualized base rent.

Lease Expiration

The following table presents contractual lease expirations within the Company's portfolio as of June 30, 2016, assuming that no tenants exercise renewal options:

Year

Leases

AnnualizedBase Rent (1)

Percent of AnnualizedBase Rent

Gross Leasable Area

Percent of GrossLeasable Area

2016

0

$0

0.0%

0

0.0%

2017

10

1,617

1.9%

114

1.8%

2018

15

2,257

2.6%

356

5.6%

2019

12

4,326

5.0%

372

5.9%

2020

17

2,521

2.9%

237

3.8%

2021

28

5,674

6.6%

354

5.6%

2022

19

4,077

4.7%

370

5.9%

2023

26

4,696

5.4%

437

6.9%

2024

33

8,151

9.5%

779

12.3%

2025

32

6,118

7.1%

436

6.9%

Thereafter

178

46,806

54.3%

2,864

45.3%

Total Portfolio

370

$86,243

100.0%

6,319

100.0%

Annualized base rent and gross leasable area are in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.(1) Represents annualized straight-line rent as of June 30, 2016.

Capital Markets and Balance Sheet

Capital Markets

On May 10, 2016, the Company announced it completed a follow-on public offering of 2,875,000 shares of common stock, which included the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase additional shares. Total net proceeds were approximately $109.7 million after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses.

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company issued 15,156 shares of common stock under its at-the-market equity program ("ATM program"), realizing gross proceeds of approximately $0.6 million.

Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, on July 6, 2016 the Company announced it has entered into agreements for the issuance of $100 million of long-term, unsecured, fixed rate debt. The combined $100 million of unsecured financings will have a weighted average term of 10 years and a blended interest rate of 3.87%.

Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2016, the Company's total debt to total enterprise value was approximately 25.2%. Total enterprise value is calculated as the sum of total debt and the market value of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of operating partnership units into common stock.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company's fully diluted weighted-average shares outstanding were 22.3 million and 21.4 million, respectively. The basic weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were 22.2 million and 21.3 million, respectively.

The Company's assets are held by, and its operations are conducted through, Agree Limited Partnership, of which the Company is the sole general partner. As of June 30, 2016, there were 347,619 operating partnership units outstanding and the Company held a 98.6% interest in the operating partnership.

2016 Outlook

The Company's outlook for acquisition volume in 2016, which assumes continued growth in economic activity, positive business trends and other significant assumptions, remains between $250 and $275 million of high-quality retail net lease properties.

Conference Call/Webcast

The Company will host its quarterly analyst and investor conference call on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET. To participate in the conference call, please dial (866) 363-3979 approximately ten minutes before the call begins.

Additionally, a webcast of the conference call will be available through the Company's website. To access the webcast, visit www.agreerealty.com ten minutes prior to the start time of the conference call and go to the Invest section of the website. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived and available online through the Invest section of www.agreerealty.com.

About Agree Realty Corporation

Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. The Company currently owns and operates a portfolio of 330 properties, located in 42 states and containing approximately 6.4 million square feet of gross leasable space. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information, please visit www.agreerealty.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximately," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," "forecast," "continue," "assume," "plan," references to "outlook" or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections and forecasts and other forward-looking information and estimates. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in subsequent quarterly reports. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information about the Company's business and financial results, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of the Company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained at the Invest section of the Company's website at www.agreerealty.com.

All information in this press release is as of July 25, 2016. The Company undertakes no duty to update the statements in this press release to conform the statements to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

Agree Realty Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheet

($ in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2016

December 31, 2015

Assets:

(Unaudited)

Real Estate Investments:

Land

$ 284,938

$ 225,274

Buildings

628,219

526,912

Accumulated depreciation

(62,944)

(56,401)

Property under development

4,091

3,663

Net real estate investments

854,304

699,448

Cash and cash equivalents

4,035

2,712

Accounts receivable - Tenants, net of allowance of $35 for possible losses at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

9,974

7,418

Unamortized Deferred Expenses:

Credit facility financing Costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,637 and $1,532 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

438

506

Leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $599 and $554 at June 30,2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

1,140

664

Lease intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $14,290 and $10,578at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

100,511

76,552

Other assets

2,702

2,570

Total Assets

$ 973,104

$ 789,870

Liabilities:

Mortgage notes payable, net

$ 90,464

$ 100,359

Unsecured Term Loans, net

99,418

99,156

Senior Unsecured Notes, net

99,197

99,390

Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

98,000

18,000

Dividends and Distributions Payable

11,513

9,758

Deferred Revenue

309

540

Accrued Interest Payable

878

963

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expense:

Capital Expenditures

289

122

Operating

5,734

3,927

Interest Rate Swaps

7,815

3,301

Deferred Income Taxes

705

705

Tenant Deposits

94

29

Total Liabilities

414,416

336,250

Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock, $.0001 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized, 23,637,843 and 20,637,301 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

2

2

Preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized

Series A junior participating preferred stock, $.0001 par value, 200,000 authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

-

-

Additional paid-in capital

595,106

482,514

Dividends in excess of net income

(31,137)

(28,262)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(7,669)

(3,130)

Total Stockholders' Equity - Agree Realty Corporation

556,302

451,124

Non-controlling interest

2,386

2,496

Total Stockholders' Equity

558,688

453,620

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$ 973,104

$ 789,870

Agree Realty Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

($ in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Revenues

Minimum rents

$ 19,912

$ 15,972

$ 38,403

$ 30,526

Percentage rents

7

141

190

151

Operating cost reimbursement

1,934

1,098

3,523

2,276

Other income

(9)

8

(48)

10

Total Revenues

21,844

17,219

42,068

32,963

Operating Expenses

Real estate taxes

1,438

863

2,561

1,626

Property operating expenses

929

416

1,501

987

Land lease payments

163

137

327

269

General and administrative

2,042

1,744

4,087

3,412

Depreciation and amortization

5,665

4,117

10,750

7,671

Total Operating Expenses

10,237

7,277

19,226

13,965

Income from Operations

11,607

9,942

22,842

18,998

Other (Expense) Income

Interest expense, net

(3,497)

(2,933)

(7,146)

(5,394)

Gain on sale of assets

2,718

3,456

2,718

3,535

Loss on debt extinguishment

-

-

-

(180)

Net Income

10,828

10,465

18,414

16,959

Less Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

167

201

292

327

Net Income Attributable to Agree Realty Corporation

$ 10,661

$ 10,264

$ 18,122

$ 16,632

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Agree Realty Corporation

Basic

$ 0.48

$ 0.59

$ 0.85

$ 0.95

Diluted

$ 0.48

$ 0.58

$ 0.85

$ 0.95

Other Comprehensive Income

Net income

$ 10,828

$ 10,465

$ 18,415

$ 16,959

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(1,677)

1,621

(4,613)

(391)

Total Comprehensive Income

9,151

12,086

13,802

16,568

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

(140)

(232)

(219)

(319)

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Agree Realty Corporation

$ 9,011

$ 11,854

$ 13,583

$ 16,249

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic

22,186

17,539

21,316

17,458

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted

22,265

17,587

21,385

17,511

Agree Realty Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO and Adjusted FFO

($ in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Net income

$ 10,828

$ 10,465

$ 18,414

$ 16,959

Depreciation of real estate assets

3,595

2,922

6,957

5,478

Amortization of leasing costs

24

29

47

58

Amortization of lease intangibles

2,027

1,150

3,712

2,103

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

(2,718)

(3,456)

(2,718)

(3,535)

Funds from Operations

$ 13,756

$ 11,110

$ 26,412

$ 21,063

Straight-line accrued rent

(656)

(608)

(1,305)

(1,206)

Deferred revenue recognition

(116)

(116)

(232)

(232)

Stock based compensation expense

601

521

1,309

1,045

Amortization of financing costs

122

117

239

225

Non-real estate depreciation

19

15

34

31

Debt extinguishment costs

-

-

-

180

Adjusted Funds from Operations

$ 13,726

$ 11,039

$ 26,457

$ 21,106

FFO per common share - Basic

$ 0.61

$ 0.62

$ 1.22

$ 1.18

FFO per common share - Diluted

$ 0.61

$ 0.62

$ 1.22

$ 1.18

Adjusted FFO per common share - Basic

$ 0.61

$ 0.62

$ 1.22

$ 1.19

Adjusted FFO per common share - Diluted

$ 0.61

$ 0.62

$ 1.22

$ 1.18

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares and Units Outstanding - Basic

22,533

17,887

21,663

17,805

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares and Units Outstanding - Diluted

22,613

17,935

21,733

17,859

Supplemental Information:

Scheduled principal repayments

$ 728

$ 683

$ 1,448

$ 1,360

Capitalized interest

6

2

13

3

Capitalized building improvements

29

-

29

-

Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresFFOThe Company considers the non-GAAP measures of FFO and FFO per share/unit)to be key supplemental measures of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, but not as alternatives to, net income or loss as a measure of the Company's operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, most real estate industry investors consider FFO to be helpful in evaluating a real estate company's operations.The White Paper on FFO approved by NAREIT in April 2002, as revised in 2011, defines FFO as net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from sales of properties and items classified by GAAP as extraordinary, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization and impairment writedowns, and after comparable adjustments for the Company's portion of these items related to unconsolidated entities and joint ventures. The Company computes FFO consistent with standards established by NAREIT, which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or that interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than the Company.The Company believes that excluding the effect of extraordinary items, real estate-related depreciation and amortization and impairments, which are based on historical cost accounting and which may be of limited significance in evaluating current performance, can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between REITs, even though FFO does not represent an amount that accrues directly to common shareholders. However, FFO may not be helpful when comparing the Company to non-REITs.FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or loss, cash flows from operations or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP. FFO is not a measurement of the Company's liquidity, nor is FFO indicative of funds available to fund the Company's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions. These measurement does not reflect cash expenditures for long-term assets and other items that have been and will be incurred. FFO may include funds that may not be available for management's discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures, property acquisitions, and other commitments and uncertainties. To compensate for this, management considers the impact of these excluded items to the extent they are material to operating decisions or the evaluation of the Company's operating performance.Adjusted FFOThe Company presents adjusted FFO (including adjusted FFO per share/unit), which adjusts for certain additional items including straight-line accrued rent, deferred revenue recognition, stock based compensation expense, non-real estate depreciation and debt extinguishment costs and certain other items. The Company excludes these items as it believes it allows for meaningful comparisons with other REITs and between periods and is more indicative of the ongoing performance of its assets. As with FFO, the Company's calculation of adjusted FFO may be different from similar adjusted measures calculated by other REITs.Any differences a result of rounding.

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